Key Points United Parcel Service beat expectations with its quarterly and full-year results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025. Along with updates to its guidance, the logistics company appears positioned to successfully execute its turnaround, which largely entails a pivot toward higher-margin deliveries. Maintaining its dividend, this stock continues to sport a 6.33% forward dividend yield, all...
Key Points United Parcel Service beat expectations with its quarterly and full-year results for the period ending Dec. 31, 2025. Along with updates to its guidance, the logistics company appears positioned to successfully execute its turnaround, which largely entails a pivot toward higher-margin deliveries. Maintaining its dividend, this stock continues to sport a 6.33% forward dividend yield, all while offering the potential for share price appreciation on further improved results. 10 stocks we like better than United Parcel Service › United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS), better known as UPS, is one of the most widely followed high-yield dividend stocks. Although shares sport an above-average forward yield, there has been some uncertainty over the past year as the logistics giant attempts to successfully execute a turnaround. However, based on the latest quarterly earnings release, I'm more bullish than ever about UPS's turnaround prospects. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Even as, based on the latest results themselves, a turnaround remains a work in progress. Why? Digging deeper, there's more to suggest that improved results are just on the horizon. Coupled with UPS's 6.2% forward dividend yield, this could be the recipe for some strong total returns in the years ahead. First, the bad news While you may be thinking I'm about to report that UPS had a banner quarter during the fourth quarter of 2025, don't hold your breath. The takeaway here is "better than expected." The company reported declines in revenue, operating earnings, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS). Metric Q4 2025 Q4 2024 % Change Total revenue $24.5 billion $25.3 billion -3.2% Total operating earnings $2.6 billion $2.9 billion -12% Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) $2.38 $2.75 -13.5% To make matters worse, UPS made another disappointing announcement. By maintainin...
Epstein, Western Decline, & The Moral Collapse Of The Elites Authored by Lucas Leiroz , January 2026 marks a rupture. It is no longer possible to treat the Epstein case as a sexual scandal involving powerful individuals. What has now come to light – documents, images, records, explicit connections – has pushed the debate to another level. This is no longer about “abuses,” “excesses,” or “individua...
Epstein, Western Decline, & The Moral Collapse Of The Elites Authored by Lucas Leiroz , January 2026 marks a rupture. It is no longer possible to treat the Epstein case as a sexual scandal involving powerful individuals. What has now come to light – documents, images, records, explicit connections – has pushed the debate to another level. This is no longer about “abuses,” “excesses,” or “individual crimes.” What has been exposed points to systematic, organized, ritualized practices. And that changes everything. For years, the public was conditioned to accept a narrative of ambiguity. There were always doubts, always a lack of “definitive proof,” always a call for caution. That time is over. The material released leaves no room for ingenuousness. When evidence emerges of extreme violence against children, of practices that go beyond any conventional criminal category, the discussion ceases to be legal and becomes civilizational. What is at stake is no longer who “visited the island” or who “caught a ride on Epstein’s plane.” What is at stake is the fact that networks of this kind only exist when they are backed by deep institutional protection. There is no ritual pedophilia, no human trafficking on a transnational scale, no systematic production of extreme material without political, police, judicial, and media cover. This is not conspiracy: it is the logic of power. From this point on, the West can no longer hide behind the idea of gradual decline. It is not merely cultural degeneration or a loss of values. It is something darker: an elite that operates outside any recognizable moral limits and yet continues to govern. People directly or indirectly involved with this world continue to decide elections, wars, economic policies, and the fate of entire societies. Another decisive element is that we still do not know who is behind the leak. This uncertainty is central. It may be a move by Donald Trump or by sectors aligned with him, attempting to definitively destroy th...
Washington is currently facing a flurry of layoffs, hitting some cities harder than others. When Amazon announced on January 28 that it would be reducing 16,000 positionsacross the organization, the bigger question was how many would be local? Now, in the first WARN (Worker Adjustment and ...
Washington is currently facing a flurry of layoffs, hitting some cities harder than others. When Amazon announced on January 28 that it would be reducing 16,000 positionsacross the organization, the bigger question was how many would be local? Now, in the first WARN (Worker Adjustment and ...
However, fresh competition in car financing – while better than another bruising discount war – may not be enough to shore up deliveries as consumers refrain from buying cars due to reduced government incentives. “All EV makers are facing a dilemma this year as rising raw-material costs eat into their profit margin, which prevents them from offering steep price cuts even though overall market dema...
However, fresh competition in car financing – while better than another bruising discount war – may not be enough to shore up deliveries as consumers refrain from buying cars due to reduced government incentives. “All EV makers are facing a dilemma this year as rising raw-material costs eat into their profit margin, which prevents them from offering steep price cuts even though overall market demand has turned weak,” said Chen Jinzhu, CEO of consultancy Shanghai Mingliang Auto Service. “The new incentives show Tesla and other premium EV makers’ eagerness to lure more buyers.” Advertisement In January, Tesla China said it would charge annualised interest of 1.36 per cent on a seven-year car loan, enabling buyers to pay less than 2,000 yuan (US$288) a month to own a Shanghai-made Model 3 or Model Y after a down payment of about 80,000 yuan. It was the first time that an automotive firm in mainland China granted a seven-year loan to car buyers, the previous maximum being five years, and the rate was lower than the normal 3 per cent for consumption loans. Advertisement
The U.S. stock market has been on a tear for more than three years — but the people running America's biggest companies are suddenly selling into the strength at a pace not seen since the last major market peak. Corporate insider selling has surged to its highest sell‑to‑buy ratio in five years, according to data cited by Maverick Equity Research. In an X.com post, the firm warned that "U.S. Corpo...
The U.S. stock market has been on a tear for more than three years — but the people running America's biggest companies are suddenly selling into the strength at a pace not seen since the last major market peak. Corporate insider selling has surged to its highest sell‑to‑buy ratio in five years, according to data cited by Maverick Equity Research. In an X.com post, the firm warned that "U.S. Corporate Insiders like & love the current high valuations as they are quite selling: highest Selling/Buying ratio in 5 years… 2021 crazy valuations time, they were quite smart and sold nicely before the 2022 bear market." Don't Miss: The AI Marketing Platform Backed by Insiders from Google, Meta, and Amazon — Invest at $0.85/Share Motley Fool's analysts have built a new lineup of passive ETFs — explore which "Foolish" strategy fits your investment goals. The timing is hard to ignore. Since late 2022, the U.S. stock market has been powered by a blistering AI‑driven rally. The S&P 500 rose 23.3% in 2024, another 16% in 2025, and added 1.4% in just the first month of 2026, pushing the index above 7,000 for the first time ever. The gains have been so relentless that many investors have stopped asking whether the rally is sustainable — but insiders appear to be asking exactly that. Big Players Signal Caution And they're not the only ones flashing caution. Over recent months, several major institutions and analysts have issued warnings about the risks building beneath the surface of the market. The IMF cautioned last quarter that "sky‑high stock valuations are increasing the risk of disorderly corrections", noting that U.S. equities — especially AI‑linked names — are trading well above fundamental levels. A January 2026 market outlook from Fidelity International highlighted that elevated valuations and index concentration have already prompted profit‑taking and increased volatility across sectors. See Also: If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield wit...
Insurers, in turn, must balance prevention and preparedness with long-term risk management. This context requires a different approach to product design, health partnerships, customer engagement and education programmes, she said. Longer lives bring new challenges for individuals and institutions alike, she said. People are required to plan for extended retirements, manage health risks over a long...
Insurers, in turn, must balance prevention and preparedness with long-term risk management. This context requires a different approach to product design, health partnerships, customer engagement and education programmes, she said. Longer lives bring new challenges for individuals and institutions alike, she said. People are required to plan for extended retirements, manage health risks over a longer horizon and consider how purpose and independence can be sustained in later years. Karen Leggett, Manulife’s global chief marketing officer, said the Institute formalises work that has been developing across the group over time. She said: “Empowering health, wealth and longevity is a core part of Manulife’s ambition. It reflects our values and our commitment to the communities where we operate.” Research focuses on evidence-based insight into healthy ageing and financial readiness, advocacy promotes awareness of health and long-term planning, and community partnerships support practical programmes in local markets, including Hong Kong. The initiative is a response to global trends. People are living longer, yet some may spend many of those added years facing health challenges or financial uncertainty. Manulife believes this is the moment to address that gap in a more structured and coordinated way. The Longevity Institute supports work across three pillars – research, advocacy and community partnerships. Manulife has launched a global Longevity Institute with a C$350mn (HK$1.96bn) commitment through 2030, sharpening its focus on how people live longer lives with better health and financial resilience. [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Global thinking, local application Advertisement Although the Longevity Institute operates globally, Leggett said its relevance depends on how insight is applied locally. Patterns of ageing, health systems and family expectations vary from one region to the next, limiting the effectiveness of a sing...
Today, Apple TV announced that its new psychological horror thriller “Cape Fear” will make its global debut on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026. The highly anticipated 10-episode limited series is created, showrun and executive produced by Nick Antosca, with Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg servi...
Today, Apple TV announced that its new psychological horror thriller “Cape Fear” will make its global debut on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026. The highly anticipated 10-episode limited series is created, showrun and executive produced by Nick Antosca, with Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg serving as executive producers. Academy Award winner Javier Bardem stars alongside Academy Award nominee Amy Adams, who also executive produces. Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Patrick Wilson, CCH Pounder, Joe Anders, Lily Collias, Jamie Hector, Malia Pyles and Anna Baryshnikov round out the ensemble cast. “Cape Fear” is inspired by the 1991 remake directed by Scorsese and produced by Spielberg. A storm is coming for happily married attorneys Anna (Adams) and Tom Bowden (Wilson) when Max Cady (Bardem), the notorious killer they are responsible for putting behind bars, is let out of prison — and he wants vengeance. Hailing from UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, and Amblin Television, “Cape Fear” is based on both the novel “The Executioners,” which inspired Gregory Peck’s Universal Pictures feature in 1962 of the same name, as well as the acclaimed 1991 remake directed by Scorsese. The series is executive produced by Spielberg, who produced the 1991 film, alongside Scorsese. Creator Antosca showruns and produces alongside Alex Hedlund for Eat The Cat; and Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey produce alongside Spielberg for Amblin Television. Academy Award nominee Morten Tyldum will direct the pilot and serve as executive producer. The series is developed and produced through Antosca’s overall deal at UCP, where he’s been based since 2017. Apple TV offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019,...